The negative effects of using a group contingency system

AUTHOR(S)

Romeo, Felicia F.

PUB. DATE

June 1998

SOURCE

Journal of Instructional Psychology;Jun98, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p130

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Describes the negative effects of group contingency used as discipline by teachers in classroom management. Definition of group contingency; Value system created by group contingency; Alternative ways for the teacher to learn how to manage a difficult child's behavior.

ACCESSION #

681002

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